Vol. 17, No. 27
Out of the shadows: As human trafficking becomes more visible on the Central Coast, authorities are collaborating in an unprecedented way to prosecute abusers, help victims, and end the cycle
By Joe Payne
LAFCO approves Cuyama Water Basin District application
By DAVID MINSKY
Lake Cachuma drops to 7.5 percent capacity, in danger of becoming unusable 'deadpool'
Santa Barbara County Jail inmates allege jail deputies are opening and searching their legal mail
Correction
Losing United Airlines will not affect Santa Maria airport's business park plans, according to manager
By BRENNA SWANSTON
Los Olivos residents are making the push to fix the town's septic tank problem
Community Notebook 9/8/16 - 9/15/16
Political Watch 9/8/16
Spotlight on: Betty's Fabrics
Betty Pilkington, owner
CoastHills pairs with Presqu'ile Winery to host Rancho Vino
By SHELLY CONE
Homework help is coming to the Lompoc Public Library
McDonald's offers students free breakfasts
Where's the balance?
The media need to check their coverage of our political candidates
By ROBERT C. CUDDY
Vote Justin Fareed for a stronger economy
By Kyle Hawkins - Santa Maria
Students need advocates
By Kim Colby Davis - executive director, CASA of Santa Barbara County
Behind the secret identity
What did you do for Labor Day?
Flying Goat Cellars in Lompoc features the metal sculpture of Eric Morlan
Start your lenses: The New Times Media Groups' annual Winning Images competition invites you to submit your finest photographs
Santa Maria Arts Council issues call to artists
PCPA offers Teachers' Weekend
C Gallery will feature abstract painter Dan Holland
Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara brings Cambalache for concerts of son jarocho music
Sierra Hohimer
By PETER JOHNSON
Couchghazi
Nothing completes middle age like a cozy couch
By REBECCA ROSE
Who's swinging: Youth golf grows on the Central Coast, thanks to affordable programs like First Tee
Pork chop and me, a love story: How the new and improved Bacon & Brine in Solvang is basically perfect
Best of NSBC 2024
By Sun Staff
A 2024 presidential election guide for North Santa Barbara County voters
Dis-Harmony
By The Canary
Orcutt’s Old Town Quilt Shop offers a space for quilters to learn, practice, and celebrate the craft
By Taylor O'Connor